Answering Pointed Questions About Orthodox Faith, Tradition, and Practice
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Meditations, Sermons, Classes, and Lectures from St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Loveland, Colorado
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Introduction to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 3Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Who did Adam and Eve's children end up marrying? How should we observe the sabbath. Why do we read that baptism must be performed in moving water in the Didache. What is the Orthodox faith's relationship to civil law. Why do we venerate the gospel book during matins and what should we say to the priest after we kiss his hand.…
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Introduction to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 2Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Tonight Fr. Evan is joined by his friend Alexis Pappas. The discussion is centered around effective youth ministry. Are there particular saints we should pray to for our children? How do we help our young adults re-engage their faith and the church.To learn more about the work Alexis Pappas is involved in or to reach her please see; www.effectivech…
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How to best make fasting changes when necessary.How do we as Orthodox Christians respond to country patriotism. Fr. Evan gives advice to a listener who's wife threatens divorce if he becomes a catechumen. Does God place suffering on us and if so, does He say we are to be thankful for it? Is there any harm in Orthodox Christians engaging in the prac…
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Parable of the Lost coin and Introduction to the Prodigal Son, part 1Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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A former military member who killed in war and has a question regarding the sixth commandment. why was Cornelius not encouraged to step from his role as centurion. A 12 year old asks why our faith is the true faith. How do we ride ourselves of anger, hate, malice. How does the Orthodox church understand the 1000 year reign on earth as many Protesta…
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he Parable of the Lost SheepΑπό τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Fr. Evan is asked his opinion as an Orthodox priest on consuming mind altering substances to initiate themselves into spirituality. Frustration with not able to partake of the Eucharist as a catechuman. Why did God wait almost 5 thousand years before He sent Christ for the salvation of the world.Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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How is Judaism practiced in 2024 different from rabbinic Judaism. Protestant belief in sola scriptura related to the belief in the rapture. What is the process of relics, how they are placed and where. What are the Orthodox views on organ donation and embalming.Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Fr. Evan is asked advice on dating and gives advice on what to be mindful of when looking to find the one to marry. The Orthodox understanding of John 3:16 scripture reading. Fr. Evan shares an email regarding lust, pornography, gambling and comments on the very destructive impact these habits have on individuals and families. How to continue the s…
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Outline and summary of general themes for chapter 15, initial discussion of the Parable of the Lost Sheep.Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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A few things to know regarding second marriage within the Orthodox Church. The concept of "new time" and how the sacraments take place within this new time. As a Catholic, why should I convert to Orthodoxy? What happens to the soul of the departed once the soul leaves the body.Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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The cost of discipleship, final lectureΑπό τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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How to accept God's will in relation to other people's pre-choices. What is the meaning of the parable of the talents. Fr. Evan explains the meaning of the ecumenical patriarch. Why do priests only privately denounce Met. Epiphodoros. What does it mean when the church prays for unity of faith.The importance of presenting correct imagery to children…
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The Cost of DiscipleshipΑπό τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Final discussion of heavenly banquet, Eucharist discussionΑπό τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Fr. Evan shares listener words of appreciation and the importance of creating a space of love and acceptance within church community. Why are humans created higher than the angels by God. Why does the Orthodox church not practice Eucharistic adoration. How to counteract the passions of the flesh, particularly lust.…
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The banquet and refusing God's invitation to attendΑπό τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Discussion on Orthodoxy on the internet. How do we deal with anger. Fr. Evan is asked his response to the tv series, The Chosen. Why did Jacob wrestle with God as we are told in the book of GenesisΑπό τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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What key factors promote parish growth. Is the rapture an Orthodox teaching ? The difference between the old vs the new calendar. A story from an AFR listener, how she found the Orthodox Church and her chrismation experienceΑπό τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Explanation of the parable of the Kingdom and the distinction between the carnal, natural and spiritual person.Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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A teaching on hospitalityΑπό τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Has the Orthodox Church's theology on salvation changed at all from what is was in the beginning ? What is the purpose of the holy kiss in the divine liturgy. A 7yr old listener asks Fr. Evan if God was unkind when he sent the flood upon the earth. How do we understand AHDH with in the life of the church. What should those who feel they are possess…
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How does one navigate ethnic traditions within Orthodoxy. The importance and how to pray through the psalms. What is a mission church? How does the Orthodox Church respond to someone ending their life. What are toll-houses.Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Jesus teaches on humility and the dangers of pride and self-exaltation.Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Fr. Evan explains John 9 ,Sunday of the Blind Man. Is the Orthodox wiki website a reliable source of reference for Orthodox Christianity? What will happen to those who do not know the fullness of God's love. What do the different colored vestments mean within the Orthodox Church.Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Jesus heals a man with edema on the SabbathΑπό τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Are dating apps a good and healthy way to find a spouse? What is a healthy response to pride month. Is it ok to take a pro-Israel stance on the war ? Is salvation only found within the Orthodox Church. Do animals go to heaven ?Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Fr. Evan answers questions regarding life confessions, the number of sacraments, and more.Από τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Is venerating the icons within the Orthodox Church a requirement? Is there a divine understanding of the concept of human rights? Is self care ever unhealthy from a spiritual perspective. First time listener, first time caller asks Fr. Evan advice on entering as a catechumen of the Orthodox ChurchΑπό τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem, Introduction to chapter 14 and outlineΑπό τον Fr. Evan Armatas
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